ACADEMY ACADEMY
HER FUTURE. OUR MISSION.
Villa Walsh Academy is an educational community that promotes faith, sisterhood, selfconfidence, and a passion for lifelong learning.
Conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini, Villa Walsh Academy is a Catholic collegepreparatory school from grades seven through twelve for young women who desire an exceptional academic background for higher studies. The Academy offers every student a well-balanced program of academic, cultural, social, physical and theological education that will enable her to achieve her fullest potential.
A LEGACY OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
VillaWalshAcademyempowers youngwomentoseethemselves asstrong,capableleadersinside andoutsideoftheclassroom. Eachstudentisencouragedto self-advocateandpursueher intereststhroughawiderangeof requiredcoursesandelectives. Oursmallclassesprovidethe frameworkforseriousstudyand individualizedlearningwhere studentscanexploreareasof interestingreaterdepth.
VWAisconsistentlyrecognizedforits academicachievementsatnational, stateanduniversitylevels.
GIRLS IN SINGLE-GENDER SCHOOLS ARE MORE LIKELY TO LEAD, SPEAK UP, AND SUCCEED!
*Research shows that girls in single-gender schools are more likely to step into leadership roles, participate actively in class, and pursue STEM opportunities.
Graduates of all-girls schools consistently report higher self-confidence, stronger academic engagement, and greater ambition compared to their peers in co-educational settings.
Source: National Coalition of Girls’ Schools*
Campus at a Glance!
Nestled on 120 scenic acres in Morristown, Villa Walsh Academy offers a vibrant campus where tradition and innovation meet. The historic 19thcentury Gillespie Estate houses the Religious Teachers Filippini and administrative offices, while the campus features exceptional academic and extracurricular facilities. Students benefit from expansive classrooms, a newly renovated library and media center, fully equipped science labs, a state-of-the-art athletic center, St. Lucy Chapel, and a spacious auditoriumall designed to support learning, growth, and community.
Clubs
25+ clubs offered covering a diverse field of interests. Options range from Mock Trial and Student Newspaper to Language and Service Clubs.
Sisters1stRobotics–Top7%Worldwide VillaWalshAcademy’sFRCTeam8513–Sisters1st hascompetedattheWorldChampionshipsin Houstonforthepasttwoyears,rankingamongthetop 7%ofteamsglobally.
Studentsgainreal-worldexperienceinSTEM, business,andleadership,preparingthemtoshinein everyfield.
Villa Walsh provides support for students to strengthen their spiritual and religious education in the Catholic faith. Through theology classes, campus ministry, retreats, service, worship, and monthly Eucharistic Adoration, Villa Walsh focuses on the personal, spiritual and moral development of its students.
Ministry Robotics Arts
With art and design courses, chorus, and dance, Villa Walsh encourages self expression and creative thinking. Villa Walsh proudly features a Christmas Concert, a Spring Concert, Spring Collage Night featuring an art show and student performances, and an annual Spring Musical.
VIKINGS
SISTER DORIS LAVINTHAL ATHLETIC CENTER
VARSITYSPORTS
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80% OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A SPORT VILLA WALSH ACADEMY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
CROSS COUNTRY
SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
TENNIS
WINTER
SPRING
GOLF
LACROSSE
SOFTBALL
TRACK & FIELD
TheVillaWalshAthletic Departmentprovidesan education-basedprogramthat viewsthestudent-athletes' participationinsportsasan extensionoftheclassroomand anintegralpartoftheeducational experience.Ourathletesdevelop valuablelifeskills,including sportsmanship,leadership,and teamwork,aswellasphysicaland emotionalgrowth,whilelearning sport-specificskills.
PERSONALIZED SUPPORT FOR HER FUTURE
At Villa Walsh Academy, students thrive through personalized counseling, thoughtful college planning, and a strong emphasis on character development. They are encouraged to set meaningful goals, rise to challenges, and embrace their own unique journeys.
Villa Walsh Academy graduates are prepared to navigate life, and lead with integrity, courage, and faith.
